I started out self taught in 1969 There were no teachers or shops or books.
I subscribed to Quilters Newsletter and started trying out different techniques. I went to museums and looked at quilts from long ago.
Our local quilt shop opened in the 80s and I started taking classes. I started going to quilt shows in the 90s and taking classes there. I watched Fons and Porter and Alex Anderson. I joined a guild in 1994 and took workshops with them.
I go to quilt camp every spring and go to the shore and quilt with friends every September. I learn from them all.
I learn from you folks on this board, from ladies in my AOL Quilting community, and from designs I see on blogs and other places on the web.
And now I teach workshops. Giving back to all those who have taught me!